Monuments, public buildings, and conspicuous corners, and, most conspicuous of all, the glass fronts of the taxi-cabs, bear signs calling the men of England to arms:-- "Fall in--Join the Army at once." "Your King and Country need you.

England expects that every man this day will do his duty." "Enlist for the duration of the War." "Enlist for three years." "You are needed to fight for Honor and the Country's defense." "No price can be too high when Honor and Freedom are at stake." "Who dies if England lives ?" "He gives twice who gives quickly--join at once." "'More men and still more until the enemy is crushed.'-- Lord Kitchener." And many more of the same tenor.

Beyond these you will see little evidence in the London streets of an empire at war.

Hotels are largely empty; managers very polite; restaurants must close at 10.

P.M.; no after-theater supper at the hotels unless you are a guest.